Licity^® – anode binders for Li-ion batteries

Electric mobility is among the most promising solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges. The key to successful electric vehicles and their mass adoption lies with the technology of lithium-ion batteries. But there is still need for technical improvement – especially, when it comes to charge capacity. By envisioning distinct materials for lithium-ion batteries we at BASF can help to – quite literally – drive this change. Therefore, we developed a new binder series for anodes in lithium-ion batteries.

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Licity^® binders have been designed to overcome the limits of lithium-ion batteries. They are waterborne binders with high colloidal stability, very well compatible with cobinders like CMC. They are characterized by excellent processability and superior coating behavior. They furthermore exhibit oustanding mechanics in springback, peel and bending tests.

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We believe the name Licity^® does not simply stand for a new product line. Our team is very passionate about applying its deep and profound binder knowhow to the field of battery technology. Licity^® helps making Li-ion batteries more durable and powerful. And we are just getting started.

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How Licity® anode binder materials can help to boost your battery business

BASF’s Licity^® product range for lithium-ion battery binders are suitable for pure graphite as well as silicon-containing anodes. Licity^® lithium-ion battery binders help to prevent electrode swelling, thus enabling higher battery capacities. Batteries profit from our binders with increased charge cycles and reduced charging times. Licity^® lithium-ion battery binders also enhance performance in low temperature environments where Li-ion batteries traditionally do not perform well. Additionally, our binders save fossil resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with our more sustainably produced binders based on our certified Biomass Balance Approach.

The future of electric mobility – built upon decades of knowhow on dispersions

Since the early 20th century BASF has been driving innovations in products and applications with its unique approach to develop and produce dispersions. Today our products cover several industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, printing and packaging, electronics and paper. We have great expertise in providing our customers with tailor-made and state-of-the art solutions, especially in the automotive and transportation sector.